Definition of Breathing
Breathing
breath·ing
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the practice of drawing air into the lungs and then expelling it;
e.g. She tried to slow her breathing and relax herself.
(verb)
taking in air and exchanging gases in some way, for example using lungs, gills, or surface diffusion, as a physiological process;
e.g. The dog was breathing hard when he finally stopped running.
(verb)
broadly, being exposed to air and allowing moisture or air to enter or leave;
e.g. Allowing the soil room for breathing prevents the plant from taking in too much water.
(verb)
remaining alive and living;
e.g. He felt that it was a miracle he was still breathing after the accident.
(verb)
saying something quietly but with feeling or intensity;
e.g. She was breathing instructions in our ears so we would do the right thing.
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